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It's Kerry Wood time!

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Way to go, Kosuke!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

H + E8

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by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!! RIOOOOOOTTTTT!!!!

Nice little hit!!! WOOT! Runners at 2nd and 3rd, 1 out! RIOT!!!!

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wewt

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We still owe Gallagher 1.5 runs.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge error on CF

just sac fly needed for another run

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy score!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Upton just made a big mistake.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I do believe

the blood has started to flow in my veins again. What a nice feeling.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’ve really missed this…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I was so bummed out about Z’s injury, but this game so far has lightened me up.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've been trying to get my room mate into the cubs...

and he’s officially bad luck… made him watch the last 2 games… and he REALLY got into it in the 9th… he’s out seeing a movie tonight… and they’re winning… figures

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-Lee summons the power of Mark Grace…

by digitalbenjamin on Jun 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which leads to...

BY THE POWER OF GRACE-SKULL!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's take it easy on pics in the game thread....

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent pun.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just wait till I figure out

who She-Ra is.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carol Slezak

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, Santos...

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

rightside baby rightside

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

that and the fact that i completely lack the althletecism to play

by BradB311 on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee just took Upton off the hook

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, Rammy do your thing

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, Rammy, God forbid you should see more than 5 pitches tonight.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight ya'll

Gotta go home. Have no fear, the Cubs will win this game.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Watch out for the Owl of Minerva

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

poo

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

I don’t care about Lee’s 3 singles. That was a big spot for him.

by NOLACubs on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I care about his 3 singles

Great sign after his recent slump

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surely you jest.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

OUT: 36 Gallagher RHP (in line for W)
IN: 49 Marmol RHP

49 CARLOS MARMOL RHP

2008: 1-1, 37 G, 3 SV, 43.0 IP, 18 H, 10 R, 10 ER, 4 HR, 15 BB – 63 SO, 2 HBP, 1 WP, 2.09 ERA, 212 ERA+, 0.767 WHIP … that’s an absurd 13+ SO / 9 IP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Think he goes 2 innings today?

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MIZ

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You've to alter your sig to reflect the game the Edmonds misses with his injury

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way

too lazy

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Not too lazy to compile all of those stats, but too lazy to go one more.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha - yes, that's true. also too lazy to update what's already there, i'm a day behind

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZOU!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing 2 innings unless

he throws a lot of pitches.. That said the walk doesn’t help

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHITE CASTLE!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Deep breath Carlos. Relax. Geeze.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would like a few burgers

Can anyone recommend a local place?

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...

WHITE CASTLE!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh

White Castle, good choice Gary

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought this was a Marmol joke.

I would never darken the door of a White Castle…sober, that is.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you're serious,

The White Palace Grill

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paradise Pup

in Des Plaines is good…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about this one

but it is thousands miles away from you… sorry!

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check this out

“The Burger”

$200 Burger at Burger King featuring Wagyu beef

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ridiculous

We don’t use such excellent beef for burgers ;-P

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aybar walks. Runner on, nobody out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta go, hootin and hollerin and my dogs think they are in trouble.....

time to watch from the back porch…..

See y’all!!!! GO CUBS!!!!!!!!

by crazymountain on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You live in Tropicana?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'not getting his slider over

Cmon Karlos!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1 count, Blanco out to talk to Marmol.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

Come on Carlos

Find the spot, please

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Howry up. This is ridiculous

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Navarro walks. Back-to-back walks, nobody out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

triple play

he’s just setting it up, yo.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coaching visit by Rothschild to the mound.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just not Cotts

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

why wasn’t Eyre facing the switch-hitters and lefty at the bottom of the order anyway?

And just got here, but I caught Hoffpauir’s double on Gameday – looked good, looked un-LOST.

by DGU on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol: 11 pitches, 8 balls

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who got into the Cubs' pitcher's heads and told them to get cute?

THROW F-N STRIKES!!!!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Against the bottom of the order. Ugh

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TB DUE UP

9. Gross (LH)
1. Iwamura (LH)
2. Crawford (LH)

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's done this before

Marmol then gets pissed and drops 9 straight nasty sliders in there, inning over

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like worst scenario...

as a set-up

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

he seems to need to walk a few people before he gets mad and settles down. I wish he would find another way to loosen up.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he comes in too amped, and just slings it up there as hard as he can

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i didn't think carlos had good control

when he almost hit DLee from the bullpen

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy

I have 0 patience for this.

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

He didn’t used to struggle w/ his control early in the season. Now, every outing it seems he struggles w/ control to begin with.

by ankeith15 on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a result of not pitching for a few days.

We just cannot seem to figure out the right amount to use him.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos' walks don't score as often

as Wood’s HBPers seem to

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You jinxer you!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HBP. Bases loaded.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Breaking ball for a strike. Yes.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH LORD

get him outta there

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuckaduck.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HBP after 0-2

ridiculous

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2, but your point is still a good one

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by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow.

Marmol is, uh…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gack

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Off the left (back) thigh.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Eyre ready yet?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

need a K

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

upper inside corner

to kill

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does it always finish this way?

Not good for the blood pressure.

by SF Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is this a joke?

"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama

by cubs2234 on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cough...cough...sputter....gag....

D. Lee needs to start driving in some runs….and Marmol needs to start throwing strikes.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

right where we want em

Right?
RIGHT????

Excuse me, I need to throw up

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hang on kids

he might be finding it

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS BULLPEN

62 Howry RHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've had it...

40 more years of this then I’m done with the Cubs. OK, probably not…

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Note to Pinella

you’re overusing Marmol. Please. Stop. This. Now.

by jbgindy on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just had 4 days off

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think you can make that relation

at all.

After all, Eyre just gave up a grand-slam home-run. Is Lou using HIM too much.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Iwamura also HBP. Forces in a run. CHC 3 TB 2 BOT 7

Back-to-back walks followed by back-to-back beanings.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

he just hit ANOTHER guy.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

OUT: 49 Marmol RHP
IN: 47 Eyre LHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

polish sausage

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, this is new...

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he is the type who needs

to pitch often. He’s had 4 days off and see what happens?

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does Marmol hate Gallagher?

One has a goofy grin and one has goofy ears. You’d think they’d be friends.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

like that

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whole lotta chokin goin on tonight

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i wish i had something witty to say

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

those sliders

I think I just got salmonella from those sliders

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I left for about 5 minutes...

I come back to this???????!

The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...

by cubswgnrocks on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love fans

it’s always “what have you done for me lately.”

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Here, it’s this is so drastically different from what you’ve done for me lately that I don’t understand what’s going on…

by jbgindy on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what's wrong with that????

There’s been 100 years of NOT THAT goin on w/ the Cubs

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok. that was pathetic.

"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama

by cubs2234 on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what the FFFFF!

Pitching 101: Do not hit the batter. That was one ugly outing for Marmol. Let’s pull this game out of the shitter in a hurry

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did not expect that at all...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go turdbreath

Hit two batters, jam the bases, great job chump!

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't you think that is a little much

he has been money this year…

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue...

I wholehartedly agree…..things go bad sometimes…BUT…..things needed to go good 2nite for the Cubs….......Hope the rivers are far downhill

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just got flagged.

Knock that shit off now.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I flag Sue ans an UnAmerican Unsupporter...

of free speech

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don't get it

we don’t condone intolerance. Neither should you.

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 6:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a good thing

I’m at work so I can’t scream the obscenities that I want to

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

47 SCOTT EYRE LHP


2-0, 16 G, 10.3 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB – 14 SO, 0.87 ERA, 509 ERA+, 0.968 WHIP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hang this loss on Marmol

He’d better get his shit together

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You are a very bad fan.

I have serious doubts you are actually a Cub fan

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

and I thought you were just kidding.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You calling?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Christopher....

Is much better sswearing

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRAND SLAM

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I give up

good night folks

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This ladies and gents is what it we call "The June Swoon"

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You need to relax.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

cut that shit out. I’m flagging your ass.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

done

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so have i

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NAZI

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by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a problem w/ the post...

It just looks like (sue369, NOT BRUCE, LT Varsho, et.al. ) work for the Cubs and don’t like independent opinions….........

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by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flagged = Banned?

Not that what he said was right but I’m just curious….

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

enough flags

get you banned.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

enough

Let’s try to act like grown up. Frustation = OK. Homophobia, not OK

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell's wrong with you?

You’ve decided to hang two horrible slurs on a guy who has been great til lately and a guy who’s been the best reliever in the National League up until this inning.

by WartburgCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've already flaged you

You’ve been nothing but negitive. You sure you’re not a Sox fan or just a troll?

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll leave the unmentonables out.....

But he outa get his hand off….......

Cuz….the SyKankees and the BoSox will (wwith a capital W) eliminate any non dry dreams they have of making the post season

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we get a redo of the 7th

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a grand freaking slam

What the hell is going on. maybe Eyre should have just hit him!

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gave up 5 runs, just by one hit

the worst of worst

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm out

what a waste of time. God bless

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

have fun kicking ur dog

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is how you choke

Terrible Cubs baseball. Worst execution all this year. Fuck Marmol! Fuck Eyre!

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ms. Fudgecicle

I guess when it comes down to it…..you’d throw the constitution of the United States out the window and allow only speech that agrees with your narrow minded opinions…

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to learn how the Constitution works.

The First Amendment only guarantees that the Government will not stifle political speech. BCB isn’t controlled by the government, and the speech being flagged isn’t political.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 20, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you don't like what

the majority of the people in here post for then please find another place to vent your frustrations. Al has said he does not like the kind of posts the eamus-catuli made. Get over yourself.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It''s hard to gget excited

about a team that leaves 2 games on the basepaths against TAMPA

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

have you watched these games?

Tampa is a good team.

It sucks, but yeah.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll judge how good Tampa is

......in September….

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by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa man - that one was way way way below the belt

I’ve looked at it several times and I’m not picking up any humor or sarcasm vibes here so I’m thinking you’re serious. And if you are, I’m also thinking that you might want to put together an apology when you wake up in the morning.

And if this was sarcasm, humor, or an inside joke between you and Sue, then I’ll post my apology now for thinking you were serious.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 20, 2008 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude - go to bed

you’re not making any sense, and probably not making many friends either…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 20, 2008 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the

same guy who wanted to blow up St. Louis last year. He was serious.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. That's the lowest of the low.

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the matter.....

the trash at ur frontdoor becoming overwhelming?????

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by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This doesn't even make sense. Good one, though.

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking joke

playing like one.

Good way to get in a slump and heading back home to the White sox…

Fucking joke

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

time for another “game over” thread.

how can you think this game is over with all the cubs comebacks this season? why do you want to be the first to call “game over”? idiots

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuckin pathetic

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to watch Countdown

This team’s too gay for me

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bye

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good riddance

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

flagged again.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, go away, you troll

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four flags

on you by me. You should be history soon.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait for the Sox

be a great filght back tonight. Hope they can get their heads out of their asses

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another division leading

AL team is the last thing the chokers need right now….

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the chokers? LOL

dumbass

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just flat wrong.

Watch a game, smart guy.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I haven't....

I’ve been worried about “this game” all year…...yea…I haven’t posted a lot this season yet…but I do believe I “gave some praise” after the big comeback game.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually watch a lot...

And…the offense has been fair good ….. but I call it as I see it….and when I start seeing a lot of wasted opportunities I bi*&h.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

I’veb been around here long enough to know that’s B.S.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a surprise.

Cubs are losing, and kcjones shows up.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are u guys..

gonnna ddo when Zell finally sells?

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by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good....

I’m glad finally someone other than me is pi$$ed off…

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by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers won

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers Are a Non-Factor

Not enough pitching and an idiot manager.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mid June 2007 Cubs

were still better than the Mid June 2007 Brewers. The true talent of each club eventually shown through at the end of the season. To worry about the Brewers winning the division ahead of the Cubs is folly.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is ugly.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This thread is even uglier.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hendry get your fucking fat ass off the toilet and get us a bullpen

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

omg, really

i can’t believe how you people are tonight.

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

teams lose sometimes

you’d think cubs fans would be better losers.

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue....when was the lasst time...

You took a long walk down Clark Street…..?

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by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the damn problem

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK one half of it

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

were you here last year?

We haven’t lost 2 in a row before possibly tonight… The trolls get ugly when there is a bad streak.

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes I was here, its not the fact we lost three in the row, its the manner in how

its happened. I happen to think our biggest weakness is the bullpen, where we only two arms we can consistently rely on.

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we had one where did it go?

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a very good bullpen

sometimes even the best break down. Maybe you should look at the record rather than reacting like a 5 year old child who expects to win every game.

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK....But....1st start with Sabbathia

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by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

Needless to say the slider wasn’t there. Wonder if he can get by on throwing only fastballs for a while?

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stolen 3rd base

what a turn around of the event

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really....they try..

They just keep coming up short in key situations…I mean cc’mon …iss it fate DLEEE fails in the only at bat he had that madde a ddifference?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUBS BULLPEN

32 Lieber RHP
62 Howry RHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

did anyone else...

just punch everything in sight… i did… WHAT THE FUCK

by ThisIsResolute on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey

that was a pretty good catch by Hoff.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG shut up

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

excuse me?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's being sarcastically negative.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess we're in the market for a reliever now.

I’m not giving up on this game yet. I think we get to their ‘pen.

by DGU on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I usually love this place

but even with whats going on, can you all NOT lose your minds, please?

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shhhhhh....

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't shh me

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just please -

Shhh. We don’t need a Johnny-come-lately voice of pseudo-reason. We’re all grown ups here and are allowed to get pised off.

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen.

I’m so sick of being told I can’t get pissed off when the Cubs start to play like complete crap!

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.

it’s that kind of “Wait ‘til next year” platiudinal thinking that has gotten this franchise NOWHERE

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you wanna call Marmol

a fag too? Think it will make a difference? Think it makes you a big man?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What makes you think ANY of that was directed at you personally

before you responded like this anyway?

And i’m NOT one of the “wait til next year” types anyway, I say “we’ll get ‘em tomorrow” or its a long season. Dude. All I’m asking for is for you to take a step off the F’n ledge and CHILL!! This isn’t the last game of the season, tahts all!

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shhh...

Your sentiment has been related ad nauseum countless times on these boards. I know enough to know that it’s not the end of the world. I’ve been a part of Cubs Nation for a long, long time. I don’t need to be tolde to relax. We’re allowed to get upset at some point.

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're allowed to get upset

but you don’t have to be an ass about it

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and that is my point

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG be quiet

I have been here a long time, as have you. If you had realized that, you’d be well aware that my sentiments are normally very level-headed and rational. Instead, you want o Grrrl Power up on me with what’s-her-name. We’re all here for the same reason. Live and let live, ‘k?

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this attitude is annoying

lets all be happy and sing songs about getting our asses handed to us

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HINSKE

stole a base4?!? HINSKE????

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am leaving...

good night to one and all

The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...

by cubswgnrocks on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really needed this win tonight

:(

:(

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Especially w/ Lilly

going against the Sox tomorrow. HR disher + HR hirtting team = bad

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

One out. Now if we can shut then down and score 6 more runs…...

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This tastes a lot like

8th inning against the Marlins in ‘03

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

eeriely similar. These teams from Florida make me nervous.

by southloop on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the 7th.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

OUT: 47 Eyre LHP
IN: 62 Lieber RHP

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by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

32

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou is beyond pissed right now.

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by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He should be

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cliff Floyd

happy hes not on the cubs anymore

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, fellas. Get it out of your system tonight.

Don’t carry this crap over into the next series. Yeesh

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It aint us that matters........

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why waste another arm, let Eyre takes his medicine,

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs are reeling and injured

Not a good time to play the Sox

by Mapmaker on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sox are just another team on the schedule.

Not a good time for the Cubs to play anyone.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

keep

telling yourself that

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really feel that way.

I don’t get the meatball Sox-Cubs “rivalry” The Cubs’ rival are the Cardinals

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The cubs

r human beings, going in and sweeping the Chisox would mean alot more to “the boys” then sweeping the Pirates.

Same with if we get swept…

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to me.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

you dont play for the cubs.

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's true.

And niether do you, so you have absolutely no idea what is and is not important to them.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

im done with you, like you cant tell it means more…

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't and neither can you.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

They’re just an AL team that’s on our interleague schedule. Just another team to beat. The Cards are our true rivals.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

word.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

with the 2nd half of that. But you iknow that you don’t believe the 1st part yourself

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I absolutely do.

They don’t matter to me any more than the Rays do.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

win over stl, mil MUCH more important to me

than a win over white sux

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Exactly. I much more concerned with beating team withing our division.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gary, come on

You’re one of the most intelligent, baseball guys on this board – certainly you know that it’s different. Maybe not in the W-L columns, but you get my drift

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really.

I don’t give a fig about the Sox.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It;s just not any different to me.

I care much more about 1.) teams in the division and 2.) teams in our league. The Sox are just another AL team we play, nothing more. That’s really the way I feel.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK I respect that.

Hopefully I get to there someday; to the point where I can disassociate my sentiment in re: whomever the Cuns opponent is.

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if we don't come back

pretty impressive that this is the 1st time all season we’ve lost 3 in a row.

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very Disappointing

Marmol has had enough rest and he implodes. Hope to God he ain’t hurt.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Look

I have watched enough Cubs games that really nothing surprises me, however, for some of you to call the guys chckers, or , in one case, worse, are not being fair. These guys have played their hearts out all year and they still have the best record in baseball (so far). I would not be surprised if they came back and won this game.
But calling them “chokers” is ridiculous.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly, it is such a long season.

If we lose this game, it is the first time we have lost 3 in a row. FIRST TIME! We usually don’t make it to April 15 doing that. Bad series? Yes. Bad season, no way. Keep an eye on the big picture people.

by MissouriKev on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

well said.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

It’s a long season. We’re bound to get swept at some point. Tough series against the Rays. Tomorrow starts another series. Move on and forget it.

by jbgindy on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Retraction

“The choke’s on us” wasn’t my line – it was the headline of the NY Post when the Red Sox beat the Yankees in 2004. Probably was too strong a word. But it’s still disappointing to see Marmol look awful out there. He didn’t have early command of his slider so why keep throwing it? Start throwing fastballs!

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flip the score

and you’ll see better attitudes

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOT IN THE 7TH

and not against the Rays

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no just the defending nat'l league champions

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dump him

the no good SOB why he must be (fill in the blank)

Typical fair weather fan comment.

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh my god

what the hell happened? two of our best relievers IMPLODE

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That sucked.

Time to blow up this Tampa ‘pen and get the lead back!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+11111111111111111

thank god SOMEONE else is still optimistic about this team…

WE CAN NOT LOSE 3 1/2 GAMES WITH ONE LOSS

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Its a marathon not a sprint.

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Told ya...

hate being right on this one.

totally outplayed in every way in three games.

fortunately it ends tomorrow.

by The E-Man on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All I can say is

What the FUCK??! But hey – we’ve been there before, all. Just not like THIS. Not THIS YEAR.

We’ll be fine. Trust me.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I seem to remember one miraculous comeback this year

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to go back to Chicago with our tails between our legs

Terrible Cubs baseball, hope we don’t get swept by the Chisox too.

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BYE

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to go back to Chicago ...

andd hit the G&^ D^&N baseball….esp…when one can drive in some runs

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are the worst person in the world

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't you say you were leaving

TROLL?

Flagged again. Ass.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

flagged again? I understand all the other flags, but why this time?

that particular comment was no worse than many others on here tonight, including many by some of BCB’s leading citizens. I’m not against ripping Uncle Eamus a new one when it’s deserved – let’s just make sure we’re fair and evenhanded with our watchdog efforts.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 19, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this flag

was to flag him as a troll, as opposed to offensive speech.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 20, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Since Lou hates Murton anyway, I hope Matt sneaks a recorder in there.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even the best have a down game

and the coaches and other players know it. Even the mighty Casey strikes out. I don’t think Carlos has to worry about anyone. He didn’t have his A game tonight, it happens. Grow up folks.

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That I will agree with

He’s been a stud most of this season. It’s the tepid bats that I’m taking issue with.

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't remember an inning this bad since '03

Let’s get a few and show some heart

by Mapmaker on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cmon.

what about the 10-0 loss that Lieber started?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou should get it to 'em loud and dirty

That way it will stick. Marmol and Eyre were no less than pathetic.

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that how your boss motivates you?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First ball strike

maybe the Cubs pitchers can learn how to do that.

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

look...

i’d honestly rather get loses like this out NOW when they really won’t matter in October. this is all a learning experience for this team, they’ll take their licks, and grow stronger and it won’t happen again… that simple. Remember, we’d rather win ugly than win pretty… and we’re losing ugly tonight, so it’s all good!

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

everybody just remember this team will probably lose another 50 games, at least

chill out, have a beer, and above all else

ENJOY THE RIDE! you can’t enjoy the highs w/out the lows

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG 50 GAMES? CHOKERS!!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

And if Z and Marmol were going to break down from overwork, better to get it out of the way now than in September. We are still watching what may be the best Cubs team in our lifetimes.

by DGU on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Problem is that you don't just simply get bad losses out of your system

bad losses also show weaknesses and holes which the cubs are starting to show they have their share of.

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how a about a total lack of punch in our lineup?

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zero clutch hitting from the middle of the order

with nobody on, Lee gets hits…in a key rbi situation he does his usual lunge at an outside breaking ball….he’d better snap out of this funk soon

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee’s been doing that all season, it is almost a joke how predictable it is. Any pitcher can get him out because he’ll swing at low outside stuff all the time.

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man...

Can’t you find anything positive to say!

by chipdowski on Jun 19, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

once again

better we address those issues now than in a 7 game series in october…

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHUT UP

You HATER! C’mon Sue flag this BOZO!

by chipdowski on Jun 19, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, my AMEX card was raped by someone for almost $700 this month

See? Things COULD be worse! Cheer up… if you can. Damn this one was rough.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thx

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

Poor kid did pretty well and nothing to show for it.

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well he has a no decision to show for it, and not a loss and that's ALL THAT MATTERS

he’ll go over the tape, get better, and have a better outing next time. this kid is going to be a solid #2 pitcher someday and games like this will only make him better

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F That....

I feel bad for the old guys…thy guys wwho had season tix before the ccorps took over…

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hurts more

simply because I have never seen Marmol struggle so badly.

by southloop on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was uncanny.

He didn’t look like himself at all.

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly

if it were Lieber, Cotts, Wuertz or anyone else I don’t think I would care as much. Let’s hope Carlos brings his stuff back after this, and not let it get to his head.

by southloop on Jun 19, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Seeing Marmol have that game was so painful.

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lack of work?

What do you think? I just hate to see him struggle against a team that may be the AL front-runner for the WS

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From Yankeeland

I’ve seen Rivera implode a few time. He came back. Marmol will too.

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

that says a lot about marmol if you’re comparing him to rivera… awesome

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really great relievers

have to get over it.

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

the mark of a world class athlete is the ability to focus on the win, not the loss

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 6:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus side?

Cardinals lost too!

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus side?

Last time we have to play TB this year.

by MissouriKev on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

careful

this could be an october preview

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just said the same thing, in re:

how Marmol folded against this particular team.

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoffpauir strikes out swinging, 2 out

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

no reason for him to get mad, just get even :-)

expect many a closed door meetings tomorrow morning

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got to say I thought Blanco called a horrible inning in the 7th

why the hell he didn’t have Marmol throw some fastballs is beyond me, espically since he came in up 3 to 1

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

does Blanco call the pitches

himself? I thought he got it from the bench.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I assumed he called them, guess I don't know for sure

either way someone called for way too many sliders

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see Soto

look over to the bench all the time. I presume Hank White does the same, and I further presume that the pitches are being called from the bench. I could be wrong, tho…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He threw a lot of fastballs but the problem

was calling for the slider AT ALL after the control Marmol showed/

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos

they are going to have to help him learn to come in loose and focused. He is their set up guy, but he has got to start realizing that walks can’t happen. Throw the ball Carlos, if they hit it, fine, but don’t walk em. He may come in too hyper, I don’t know, but the kid is too good to be letting this happen.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it is not just Marmol, the whole bullpen gets in there and tries to chip away the plate, next thing you know, they’re down 2-0 in the count. Drives me crazy.

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I used to call Rothschild “Nibbles” because that’s what his pitchers did all the time. Not so much this year but it sure as hell is annoying when they do.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he needs to trust his fastball

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BINGO!

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grounder to Fontenot, 1 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of that playoff series between the Cardinals and Astros.

They named a Player of the Game, Brad Lidge comes on for the save, and Albert Pujols launched one into the stratosphere.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoffpauir is completely incapable of coming on the ball

Putting him in the OF is a horrid idea

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*coming in

yikes. that was a howler

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just about to say something very similar.

That’s the second one tonight that he should have gotten to.

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's still important

to note the home vs. away records. The cubs have the second best home record in the league and are around sixth in away record. Plus there are only three teams in the league with winning road records right now. So just calm down.

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree, but beatdowns (or is it a meltdown) like this don’t help. I was really worried about this series (and with good reason), and the last 3 days have confirmed my fears.

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

De Roooooo

That’s what I ‘m talking about, these guys will not quit. DeRosa could have just given up on the ball.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps he should be in the 3 hole?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll be all over the place tomorrow, ripping Derrek Lee for not being "clutch."

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And why shouldn't he?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because

it’s stupid.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you have to ask, I can't explain it you.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd of taken a 1/4...

with that hit coming in the 7th…

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we can't

literally.

cannot.

win them all.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I will quit griping when

I see the offense waste opportunities….I apologize to all the other die hard fans who can accept unconditionally “poor play”...and I’ll start taking out my frustrations on my dog and wife instead of the poor folk here.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good idea

Classy individual

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that's your M.O., you don't deserve a wife or a dog.

Nice straw man. You’re right, we all LOVE poor play!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Life's too short people.....

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same to you, pal.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who's accepting poor play?

you think anyone of us here is happy with what just happened?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

kc

I can only speak for myseelf, but I don’t accept “uncoditionally poor play” and neither does anyone on that Cub roster. But, remember, this team has been playing absolutely outstanding baseball for well over a month now. Give em some slack. Now, if they lose 10 in a row, then start to worry. But, for now you should expect some bumpy roads along the way. Right?

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Si senor

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

word.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

had four days of rest.

How is that over used?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's Why I'm Worried

he might be coming down with arm woes.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that makes

absolutely no sense.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Example

I hurt my elbow and can’t throw. I first decide to rest it for a few days, then I try to pitch again. It still hurts and I still can’t throw. THAT’S why I’m worried – rest hasn’t cured Marmol’s lack of pinpoint control of late.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would suppose

that he couldn’t throw the last time he pitched.

What evidence do you have that Marmol’s arm hurts?

None.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He COULD Be Hurt

I seem to recall him having lots of long counts and throwing lots of pitches in Toronto and in the Atlanta series. He didn’t have his usual good control. And sometimes the cause is an injury.

Look, I’m not trying to be a pain in the butt with you. I’m only saying it’s worrying to see a guy lose it suddenly. There has to be a reason. Could be other things than an injury. The Zambrano thing has me very scared.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't read more into it

than there is. He had a bad night. Remember the HR he gave up to milwaukee at the beginning of the season?

Sometimes, they just lose.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Hope You Are Right

Like I said, the situation with Z has me uber-paranoid right now.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or...

he hadn’t thrown a pitch in a game situation in 4 days and was insanely rusty

by WartburgCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

he takes time to find it sometimes and tonight he just didn’t have “it”. It happens.

I’d send him back out tomorrow if the situation calls for it.

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really...

They’re in a stadium they’ve never played in before, AND it’s a dome. They’ll still hit without him. Unless it’s him that causes the bullpen to collapse, we should be fine.

by WartburgCub on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blah..blah....blah...blah...blah...

Does ur employer care if it happens at ur “main” offfice or on the road???

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

He’s missed in a big way-as streaky as he is, we need someone who can occasionally carry this team-if we had Soriano, I don’t think we would’ve been swept here

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here we go 6 runs, no problem

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perspective

I’m watching all the ledge jumpers and irrational posts, and I’m also disappointed in this series. Especially tonight. It seemed to be in hand at 3-1, second and third and Lee up. Lee had a poor at-bat. Marmol was as bas as I’ve ever seen a reliever. It sucks.

What makes it harder is that I could have used the distraction. My mother had a heart attack last night and is in the hospital. She seems to be doing ok, but we won’t know the extent of it until tomorrow. I am scared.

Go ahead and vent frustration. Be angry about the Cubs’ performance; I am, too. But instead of making personal attacks or insinuating that this is a bad team (it isn’t), try to remember that it ain’t real life.

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Sorry about your Mom.

I’ll keep her in my prayers.

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1111111

That has to be the smartest thing said by you.

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's funny

how real life puts a game like baseball in perspective. It’s just a game. And there’s a lot more left.

I hope everyone here prays for your mother and she makes it out ok. It’s sad you had to deal w/ the garbage in here tonight, but we’re passionate… no matter what, my thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry man...

best wishes

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all good points, sometimes hard to remember in the heat of the moment.. God bless your mom

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My prayers are with you.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:(

I’m really sorry about your mom. She’s in my prayers.

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My heart goes out to you...

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope she has a full recovery Badger..

I lost my dad to a heart attack, so I feel your pain..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude - moms are great

I really hope she gets better and stayts that way for a long, long time.

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aww, my best wishes

to your mom. Hope things turn out well for her.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This really does put things in perspective

I just walked in from work and was too exhausted to comment on anything I read tonight Except for this. I prayed for your mom as soon as I read this and just wanted to remind you that you should know you’ll always have your fellow BCBers here for support.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jun 20, 2008 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comeback

If they were to come back in the ninth, I would almost be more excited to put all those horrible posters in place than the actual win.

by MissouriKev on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone still on these boards...

...typing shit like YAY DERO or other some such positive… etc….

You guys/girls are the true fans (and no insult to anyone that’s NOT either).

Seriously, bravo. I’m with you.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Right.

Anyone who ever criticizes ANYTHING the Cubs do is obviously not a true fan-we’re here to support the Cubs unconditionally no matter how badly they play.

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude I've never agree with you

until tonight

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, that's it right there.

SUPPORT is not the same as BE HAPPY WITH. Supporting a team unconditionally = being a fan. Otherwise, what kind of fan are you? A bandwagoner.

Your ilk don’t seem to get the difference.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And your ilk don't seem to get

that some of us are here because we like to vent with other fans who are truly bothered when the Cubs play badly-there are way too many people on this site who jump down the throat of people who get frustrated when the Cubs don’t play up to expectations.
And I’d like to explain something-I’ve been a Cub fan for over thirty years-theu’re the only team I live and die with-if I was a bandwagon fan I woul’ve jumped ship a long time ago.

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the only problem is

that you started posting tonight only after they started playing bad. I know your a regular but their was a bunch of names that seemed new and its easy to put you in the group. Some posters and post to complain and it gets annoying to only see the negative comments.

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Jun 19, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no one

is saying that.

So, what you’re doing right there? That’s a lie.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think everyone Cub fan is excited about this year, I believe this is it. It is just frustrating when you see the team scrape out 3 runs then have a 7 spot dropped on them 4 seconds later. People are going to post something hasty and angry. nothing personal

by VegasCubFan on Jun 19, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, angry

I get.

Insults, I don’t. Especially when the insult is that someone’s homosexual.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're completely right about that

personal attacks, insults, etc.-not acceptable under any circumstances.

by bluekoolaide on Jun 19, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

47 Glover RHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanco strikes out swinging, 1 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanco

Should be SHOT.

(I kid, I kid – we’ll get ‘em tomorrow – big time)

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the laugh!

I needed that.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot lightly flies out to CF, 2 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go get 'em tomorrow

I will bet anyone in here $10 the cubs score double digits tomorrow night

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome flies out to RF. TB 8 CHC 3 FINAL

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FFFOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKK!!

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Jun 19, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, folks, I'm out.

There’s going to be a troll overrun here in a few, and I just don’t have the patience. Tough loss, let’s Beat the White Sox tomorrow and get back some games!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs